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Updated on: Nov 2022
Amazon tells labour ministry: No one was fired, resignations were voluntary
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Amazon tells labour ministry: No one was fired, resignations were voluntary

E-commerce giant Amazon which was summoned by labour ministry to appear on Tuesday said that the company has not fired any employee, and resignations were voluntary who opted for its separation program on their own by accepting a severance package. Amazon representatives appeared before the deputy chief labour commissioner of the union labour ministry in Bengaluru on […]

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Landmark Group appoints Harsh Aparanji as CHRO, India
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Landmark Group appoints Harsh Aparanji as CHRO, India

A UAE multinational conglomerate, Landmark Group has announced the appointment of Harsh Aparanji as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Harsh will be Head of the Human Resource for Landmark Group in India, Harsh is an HR leader with extensive international experience. He has worked in Dubai for over 10 years supporting businesses […]

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Tata Group to acquire Bisleri for about Rs. 7,000 crore
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Tata Group to acquire Bisleri for about Rs. 7,000 crore

According to the Economic Times report, Tata Consumer Products Ltd, part of Tata Group is all set to acquire Bisleri International for up to Rs. 7000 crores. The company’s Chairman Ramesh Chauhan is planning to disinvest Bisleri International to Tata Consumer Products three decades after selling soft drink brands Thums Up, Gold Spot, and Limca to Coca-Cola. […]

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Wipro is hiring for various profiles including Hybrid & WFH; apply
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Wipro is hiring for various profiles including Hybrid & WFH; apply

An Indian IT giant, Wipro is inviting applications for various profiles including Hybrid & Work From Home (WFH) jobs. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Hiring Wipro is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. The company said, “We believe a workforce that is […]

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Amazon to shut online learning vertical in India
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Amazon to shut online learning vertical in India

An American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, Amazon has announced the closure of its online learning academy in August 2023. The Amazon Academy platform was a learning platform for high-school students in India. Amazon will be closing its online learning academy within less than two years of its launch. The company has not given […]

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Wipro 30,000 employees allowed to form a union in Europe
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Wipro 30,000 employees allowed to form a union in Europe

India’s leading IT companies, Wipro has allowed a workforce of over 30,000 of its employees working in Europe to form a European Works Council (EWC). It becomes the first Indian IT services company to allow its employees to unionize in Europe. Wipro is reportedly engaged in contract negotiations with employee representatives from 13 countries. Commenting […]

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Siemens is hiring for various roles including WFH Jobs; Apply Here
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Siemens is hiring for various roles including WFH Jobs; Apply Here

A technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare, Siemens is hiring for various roles including remote & Work from Home (WFH) jobs globally and in India. Finance Excellence Program Commenting on this Program, the company said, “If you want to rise above yourself, you need to focus on the essentials: a clear goal, the right […]

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SHRM Conference with the theme ‘Cause the Effect’ deciphers the Future of Workplace Transformation
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SHRM Conference with the theme ‘Cause the Effect’ deciphers the Future of Workplace Transformation

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), has launched the 11th edition of its annual India conference ‘Cause the Effect’, at Hotel Taj Palace in the Capital. The two-day conference seeks to hone and innovate diverse aspects of human resource including talent, and leadership by catalysing a positive change in the workplace, through individual actions. Ms. Achal […]

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Central government is likely to rise EPFO wage ceiling
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Central government is likely to rise EPFO wage ceiling

A high-level committee has proposed the increase the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The proposed increase to Rs 21,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000. The government may increase the threshold on the salary of employees. The last EPFO wage ceiling revision was made in 2014. The wage revision was hiked to Rs […]

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Delay in onboarding has happened before- Ex- HCL CEO Vineet Nayar
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Delay in onboarding has happened before- Ex- HCL CEO Vineet Nayar

While commenting on the delay in onboarding, former HCL Tech CEO Vineet Nayar said that delay in onboarding has happened before. Former HCL Tech CEO Vineet Nayar said, “This, delay in onboarding, has happened multiple times when there are twists and turns in the demand environment. This has happened before as well when there is […]

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India’s labour ministry sends notice to Amazon; hearing on Nov23
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India’s labour ministry sends notice to Amazon; hearing on Nov23

Labour Ministry of India has sent a notice to Amazon concerning a complaint filed by Nascent IT employees senate Amazon’s public policy manager asked to attend a hearing on Nov 23. A Anjanappa, the deputy chief labour commissioner has summoned the company regarding the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and directed it to attend this […]

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Companies discussing labour shortage up by 28% in 2022, Report
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Companies discussing labour shortage up by 28% in 2022, Report

A leading data analytics company, GlobalData revealed that The number of companies mentioning labor shortage in their filings globally increased by 28% in 2022 compared to 2021, continuing an uptrend that was witnessed in recent years, while sentiment fell by 20%. According to GlobalData’s “Company Filings Analytics – Trends & Signals Q3 2022,” labour is […]

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